Charleston Santa Teresa Cartagena

Standing reception: 220 guests

“La Capilla, a carefully restored former colonial chapel, serves as a versatile event space that accommodates up to 220 guests.”

Rooms: 86 rooms

“Explore its courtyards, hallways, arcades, rooftop with panoramic views, Santa Teresa Spa, and each of its 86 rooms and suites, decorated in a colonial and republican style.”

Room types: 9 listed

“The Hotel Charleston offers a wide variety of rooms designed to provide comfort and elegance, including Classic Rooms, Ocean View rooms with stunning sea views, rooms with two Queen beds ideal for families, Premium Balcony rooms overlooking our charming inner courtyard, and spacious Premier Deluxe rooms.”

Outdoor ceremony: Yes

“We had our ceremony and cocktail hour in the colonial courtyard, followed by the reception in the Capilla, the chapel of the old convent.”

Indoor option if it rains: Yes

“Hotel Charleston Santa Teresa offers versatile event spaces, including La Capilla for up to 220 guests, the Republican Meeting Room for 25 attendees, and the Monasterio Meeting Room for intimate gatherings of up to 10 people, ideal for business meetings and social events.”

In-house catering: Yes

“Our catering services at Hotel Charleston Santa Teresa enhance every event, offering customized menus and professional service to ensure a memorable experience.”

Bar on site: Yes

“Plaza Santa Teresa and La Terraza Rooftop, exclusively reserved for hotel guests, provide sophisticated settings to enjoy signature cocktails while taking in breathtaking panoramic views of Cartagena's Walled City.”

Event spaces: Banquet room

“Hotel Charleston Santa Teresa offers versatile event spaces, including La Capilla for up to 220 guests, the Republican Meeting Room for 25 attendees, and the Monasterio Meeting Room for intimate gatherings of up to 10 people, ideal for business meetings and social events.”

Reception indoors: Yes

“La Capilla, a carefully restored former colonial chapel, serves as a versatile event space that accommodates up to 220 guests.”

Reception outdoors: Yes

“Exclusive gastronomic menu designed by renowned chef Harry Sasson, where international and local cuisine blends in our restaurants, courtyards, terraces, in-room dinning, events and weddings.”

Space for dancing: Yes

“After a candlelit seafood dinner by Harry Sasson and lots of speeches, the crowd headed to the Charleston’s Capilla where they were greeted by a local Son Cubano band and DJ Martin D’Arce, who flew in from New York, on the altar surrounded by hundreds of candles.”

Swimming pool: Yes

“Perched above Cartagena's Walled City, the hotel's iconic rooftop pool offers an extraordinary setting where the sky, the Caribbean Sea, and centuries of history come together in perfect harmony.”

Sea view: Yes

“Perched above Cartagena's Walled City, the hotel's iconic rooftop pool offers an extraordinary setting where the sky, the Caribbean Sea, and centuries of history come together in perfect harmony.”

Gardens: Yes

“Every corner of the hotel is surrounded by the typical nature of the region in the indoor vertical gardens that make its Republican and Colonial Courtyards and rest areas an oasis of tranquility.”

Historic building: Yes

“Housed within a beautifully restored 17th-century former convent, Hotel Charleston Santa Teresa provides an exceptional setting where history, timeless elegance, and highly personalized service come together to create unforgettable weddings, corporate gatherings, and exclusive celebrations.”

Coordinator on the day: Yes

“Special thanks to Katherine, who handled our event, and Camila, our day-of coordinator.”